Carmichael Housing Market Report – March 2026

Here's a look at how the Carmichael, CA real estate market performed in March 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.

Market Snapshot

Homes Sold: 46
Median Sale Price: $559,250
Average Sale Price: $602,948
Average Price Per Sq Ft: $346
Average Days on Market: 53
Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 100.2%

Month-Over-Month Trends

Compared to February, the median sale price in Carmichael moved 2.7% up (from $544,500 to $559,250). The number of homes sold was 53.3% up compared to the prior month (30 vs. 46). Average days on market shifted 33.8% down (80 days to 53 days).

Year-Over-Year Comparison

Compared to March 2025, the median sale price is 17.3% down (from $676,500 to $559,250). Sales volume is 13.2% down year-over-year.

What This Means

Carmichael's housing market is showing some encouraging spring momentum, though the bigger picture remains cautiously mixed. Sales volume jumped 53 percent month-over-month to 46 homes, which is what you'd typically expect as we enter the traditionally busier spring season. Prices inched up 2.7 percent from February, and homes are now selling essentially at asking price—a healthy sign that the market has found some equilibrium. The real story, though, is that homes are moving faster, sitting on the market for just 53 days instead of 80. That's a meaningful improvement that suggests buyers are ready to act.

However, the year-over-year data adds important perspective. Median prices are still down 17.3 percent from March 2025, and overall sales volume remains down 13.2 percent annually. Carmichael hasn't fully recovered from last year's softness, likely reflecting broader regional pressures from mortgage rates and affordability concerns. The current inventory of 120 active listings with a median asking price of $599,450 suggests supply is still relatively balanced—not a buyer's market, but not overly tight either. Sellers should feel reasonably confident, though it's worth remembering this spring bounce may be more seasonal adjustment than a genuine market turnaround.

Carmichael Sales by Zip Code

Zip Code	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt	Avg DOM
95608	46	$559,250	$346	53

Sales by Property Type

Property Type	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt
SINGLE_FAMILY	38	$582,500	$364
CONDOS	3	$300,000	$261
MULTI_FAMILY	2	$560,500	$365
TOWNHOMES	2	$283,000	$202
OTHER	1	$420,000	$165

Sales by Price Range

Price Range	Homes Sold
$200K - $299K	4
$300K - $399K	7
$400K - $499K	7
$500K - $749K	20
$750K+	8

Current Active Listings

As of this report, there are 120 active listings in Carmichael with a median asking price of $599,450 and an average of 66 days on market.

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